William Easterly

William Easterly

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Economics at New York University; Co-Director, Development Research Institute

William Easterly Biography

William Easterly, an American economist, is known for his extensive work in economic development. As a professor of economics at New York University, he holds the position of co-director at the university's Development Research Institute. Easterly's affiliations extend beyond academia, including roles as a Research Associate of NBER and a senior fellow at Duke University's Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD). Easterly's expertise is also recognized by the Brookings Institution, where he serves as a nonresident senior fellow.

Throughout his career, Easterly has been involved in multiple areas of the developing world, including Africa, Latin America, and Russia. Easterly's critical views on foreign aid trends and the effectiveness of certain development approaches have been featured in various media outlets, such as National Public Radio, the BBC, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Easterly also expresses his views through his blog, "Aid Watch", which he co-writes with Laura Freschi.

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William Easterly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, World Affairs, Innovation, Disruptive Thinking, Government, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Business Leadership, Futurism, Authors, News & Media, Inspirational, Relationships, Political, Technology, Science, Social Justice, Economy, Education, Finance, History and International Business.

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William Easterly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, World Affairs and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book William Easterly for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. William Easterly generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy Wales, John Legend and An Phung. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling William Easterly for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

William Easterly Videos

What is the measure of a good life?
What are the models of success in Africa?
Why does foreign aid fail?
What drives human progress?
William Easterly: What is America's Place in the World?

William Easterly News

  • William Easterly

    William Easterly is a professor of economics at New York University and the author, most recently, of The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the ...

  • How do I book William Easterly to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like William Easterly for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for William Easterly, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for William Easterly or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book William Easterly for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for William Easterly, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire William Easterly, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does William Easterly speak about?

  • Where does William Easterly travel from?

    William Easterly generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for William Easterly?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like William Easterly for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book William Easterly for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host William Easterly or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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